§ 7.5-5A-01
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 7.5-5A-01 (2026)
Title 7.5. Behavioral Health Administration
Subtitle 5A. 9–8–8 Trust Fund
§ 7.5-5A-01LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Commercial mobile radio service” or “CMRS” means mobile telecommunications service that is:
(1)
Provided for profit with the intent of receiving compensation or monetary gain;
(2)
An interconnected, two–way voice service; and
(3)
Available to the public.
(c)
“Commercial mobile radio service provider” or “CMRS provider” means a person authorized by the Federal Communications Commission to provide CMRS in the State.
(d)
“Consumer” means a person that purchases prepaid wireless telecommunications service in a retail transaction.
(e)
“Fund” means the 9–8–8 Trust Fund.
(f)
“Lifeline program” means the federal Lifeline program established by the Federal Communications Commission.
(g)
“Prepaid wireless telecommunications service” means a commercial mobile radio service that:
(1)
Allows a consumer to dial 9–8–8 to access the 9–8–8 system;
(2)
Must be paid for in advance; and
(3)
Is sold in predetermined units that decline with use in a known amount.
(h)
“Retail transaction” means the purchase of prepaid wireless telecommunications service from a seller for any purpose other than resale.
(i)
“Telephone company” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Public Utilities Article.